Category: Propaganda

Propaganda

Reverse, Ferret?

BY CALUM CAMPBELL A recent article by Jamie Mann in The Ferret—titled “Deer are damaging hundreds of protected areas across Scotland. Experts can’t agree how to stop them”—has sparked controversy among those familiar with Scotland’s deer management and conservation landscape. While the piece presents a dire picture of “rampant deer” causing widespread ecological harm, a closer examination of available data and official assessments reveals a narrative that … Continue reading Reverse, Ferret?

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Kleb

BY VICTORIA MARSDEN A Vindictive Little World of Her Own Dr. Kleb has a theory, and it’s a simple one: if a bird dies, it must be murder. Natural causes? A tragic case of a raptor forgetting how to fly? A simple misunderstanding with a particularly assertive squirrel? Don’t be naïve. In Dr. Kleb’s world, every missing feather is a clue, every moor is a crime scene, … Continue reading Kleb

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Moor Misrepresentation

BY BERT BURNETT How much longer does the British Countryside have to put up with propaganda attacks from liars? It’s bad enough having weekly potshots from outliers like Chris Packham and George Monbiot. Now, having their former paymaster the BBC supporting the outlandish instead of checking facts, makes rural licence fee payers furious. Take a recent BBC Wildlife opinion piece by Mark Carwardine which paints … Continue reading Moor Misrepresentation

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